Procurement Business Manager (CoS Available) At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Employer: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Job Title: Procurement Business Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 12 April 2026

Job Summary

If you’re seeking a career in procurement that offers personal development, motivation, and a chance to make a positive impact on the NHS in Wales, NWSSP Procurement Services provides a compelling opportunity.

NWSSP Procurement Services supports the delivery of goods and services across NHS Wales and aims to be a trusted advisor and essential partner for its customers on all procurement matters. The organisation is well-regarded by employees and stakeholders alike, guided by a clear set of values and recognised both locally and nationally for its achievements in procurement.

The primary objective of this post is to work regionally across multiple Health Boards, consolidating activity within a specific category to avoid duplication and achieve economies of scale.

Main Duties

• Manage the procurement workplan regionally across South East Wales for the construction, refurbishment, and facilities category.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders at all levels to deliver the category strategy in line with organisational and policy objectives.
• Work from Woodland House in Cardiff with opportunities for home/agile working.

Additional Note:

• Welsh language skills are desirable, but both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply.

About NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

NWSSP values:

• Listening and Learning
• Working Together
• Taking Responsibility
• Innovating

Key highlights:

• Encourages agile working and continuous learning.
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging.
• Strives for excellent service for internal and external customers.
• Offers a comprehensive benefits package.

For more on working for NWSSP, benefits, and application guidance, visit NWSSP Careers.

Agile Working:
Posts have a contractual base with flexibility to work from home and other locations, balancing individual flexibility with team learning opportunities.

Job Description & Responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are included in the supporting documents. Applicants can also view them via the company’s application portal.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential:

• Comprehensive data gathering
• Communicate complex information
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• IT proficiency
• Ability to engage with and manage a wide range of stakeholders professionally

Desirable:

• Understanding complex category product knowledge

Experience

Essential:

• Delivering complex procurement projects
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of contract legislation, compliance, and probity issues
• Delivering savings
• People/staff supervision
• Managing risk
• Category management
• Engaging with and managing stakeholders professionally

Desirable:

• Awareness of quality standards and ISO policies
• Business planning experience

Qualifications

Essential:

• CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent CIPS knowledge/experience

Desirable:

• ILM Level 4

Additional Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to confirm any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.

• Entry clearance applicants must provide criminal record certificates for any country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12+ months in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (18+) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

How to Apply

If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.